EP2016867A4 - Vehicle seat - Google Patents

Vehicle seat

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Publication number
EP2016867A4
EP2016867A4 EP07742705A EP07742705A EP2016867A4 EP 2016867 A4 EP2016867 A4 EP 2016867A4 EP 07742705 A EP07742705 A EP 07742705A EP 07742705 A EP07742705 A EP 07742705A EP 2016867 A4 EP2016867 A4 EP 2016867A4
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EP
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Prior art keywords
vehicle seat
seat
vehicle
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Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Application number
EP07742705A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2016867B1 (en
EP2016867A1 (en
Inventor
Takashi Akutsu
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
TS Tech Co Ltd
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TS Tech Co Ltd
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Priority claimed from JP2006124541A external-priority patent/JP4863362B2/en
Priority claimed from JP2006124542A external-priority patent/JP5099663B2/en
Priority claimed from JP2006124540A external-priority patent/JP5099662B2/en
Application filed by TS Tech Co Ltd filed Critical TS Tech Co Ltd
Publication of EP2016867A1 publication Critical patent/EP2016867A1/en
Publication of EP2016867A4 publication Critical patent/EP2016867A4/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2016867B1 publication Critical patent/EP2016867B1/en
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/64—Back-rests or cushions
    • B60N2/66—Lumbar supports
    • B60N2/667—Lumbar supports having flexible support member bowed by applied forces
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/64—Back-rests or cushions
    • B60N2/66—Lumbar supports
    • B60N2/667—Lumbar supports having flexible support member bowed by applied forces
    • B60N2/6671—Lumbar supports having flexible support member bowed by applied forces with cable actuators
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/80—Head-rests
    • B60N2/888—Head-rests with arrangements for protecting against abnormal g-forces, e.g. by displacement of the head-rest

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
EP07742705.2A 2006-04-27 2007-04-27 Vehicle seat Not-in-force EP2016867B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2006124541A JP4863362B2 (en) 2006-04-27 2006-04-27 Vehicle seat
JP2006124542A JP5099663B2 (en) 2006-04-27 2006-04-27 Vehicle seat
JP2006124540A JP5099662B2 (en) 2006-04-27 2006-04-27 Vehicle seat
PCT/JP2007/059270 WO2007126089A1 (en) 2006-04-27 2007-04-27 Vehicle seat

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2016867A1 EP2016867A1 (en) 2009-01-21
EP2016867A4 true EP2016867A4 (en) 2010-01-27
EP2016867B1 EP2016867B1 (en) 2014-04-02

Family

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Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP07742705.2A Not-in-force EP2016867B1 (en) 2006-04-27 2007-04-27 Vehicle seat

Country Status (3)

Country Link
US (1) US8235467B2 (en)
EP (1) EP2016867B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2007126089A1 (en)

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US7644987B2 (en) * 2004-09-27 2010-01-12 Lear Corporation Vehicle seat having active head restraint system
EP2390131A1 (en) * 2009-01-21 2011-11-30 TS Tech Co., Ltd. Vehicle seat
EP2281715B1 (en) * 2009-07-27 2013-01-16 Fico Cables, Lda. Lumbar support system
JP5054155B2 (en) * 2010-06-04 2012-10-24 本田技研工業株式会社 Seat back frame
US8668266B2 (en) * 2010-07-12 2014-03-11 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Integrated lumbar for thin seat
US8983737B2 (en) * 2011-05-19 2015-03-17 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Seat with middle bend mechanism
CN104602958B (en) * 2012-08-31 2016-09-21 提爱思科技股份有限公司 The seat frame of auto use chair
US20170028888A1 (en) * 2014-05-27 2017-02-02 Johnson Controls Technology Company Seat system
JP6612494B2 (en) * 2014-10-30 2019-11-27 株式会社タチエス Vehicle seat
JP6096744B2 (en) * 2014-11-04 2017-03-15 本田技研工業株式会社 Vehicle seat
USD815868S1 (en) 2016-02-02 2018-04-24 Office Master Inc. Office chair
US9596941B1 (en) 2016-02-02 2017-03-21 Office Master Inc. Chair back with height and lumbar adjustment
US9868374B2 (en) * 2016-03-18 2018-01-16 Ami Industries, Inc. Modular monocoque backrest
US10668842B2 (en) * 2018-08-16 2020-06-02 Sears Manufacturing Co. Adjustable lumbar support for a vehicle seat

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DE4405495A1 (en) * 1994-02-21 1995-08-31 Ameu Management Corp Backrest with adjustable lumbar support for seats
WO2004080243A1 (en) * 2003-03-11 2004-09-23 Resal S.R.L Structure for anatomical support with frame and convex cushioned plate for back, headrest and seat, for seating in general, especially seats in motor vehicles, with manual and motor-driven adaption of cushioned plate convexity and position

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US5076643A (en) * 1990-08-20 1991-12-31 Lear Seating Corporation Lumbar support
DE29706397U1 (en) * 1997-04-10 1997-05-22 Megaplast Sa Backrest for backrests, in particular for motor vehicle seats
JP4001668B2 (en) 1998-01-22 2007-10-31 フタバ産業株式会社 Seat back internal structure and lumbar support adjuster
US6189972B1 (en) * 1998-06-05 2001-02-20 Teknion Furniture Systems Inc. Lumbar support adjustment mechanism
EP1150592B1 (en) * 1999-02-12 2004-04-28 Schukra of North America Ltd. Adjustable back support for seats
EP1110809B1 (en) * 1999-12-23 2006-05-17 Recaro GmbH & Co. KG Vehicle seat, especially motor vehicle seat
DE10145206B4 (en) * 2001-09-07 2010-01-21 Brose Fahrzeugteile Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg Backrest for a motor vehicle seat
ATE412552T1 (en) * 2004-04-30 2008-11-15 L & P Property Management Co INTEGRATED LORDROSE AND HEADREST SYSTEM
JP4442876B2 (en) * 2004-07-06 2010-03-31 テイ・エス テック株式会社 Vehicle seat
JP4450316B2 (en) 2004-07-07 2010-04-14 テイ・エス テック株式会社 Vehicle seat
JP3108771U (en) * 2004-11-16 2005-04-28 晨興企業股▲ふん▼有限公司 Chair back cushion
US20060226683A1 (en) * 2005-04-08 2006-10-12 Alfmeier Corporation Adjustable lumbar support with extensive configurability

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4405495A1 (en) * 1994-02-21 1995-08-31 Ameu Management Corp Backrest with adjustable lumbar support for seats
WO2004080243A1 (en) * 2003-03-11 2004-09-23 Resal S.R.L Structure for anatomical support with frame and convex cushioned plate for back, headrest and seat, for seating in general, especially seats in motor vehicles, with manual and motor-driven adaption of cushioned plate convexity and position

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See also references of WO2007126089A1 *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
US8235467B2 (en) 2012-08-07
EP2016867B1 (en) 2014-04-02
WO2007126089A1 (en) 2007-11-08
EP2016867A1 (en) 2009-01-21
US20100066145A1 (en) 2010-03-18

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